“Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” That quote from Vince Lombardi hits especially hard after leg day.
Whether you’re training for a marathon, lifting heavy at the gym, or just trying to bounce back from that pickleball tournament last weekend, recovery is everything.
Enter red light therapy for athletic recovery.
At Laguna Heights Dental, we don’t just care about smiles—we care about full-body health and performance. Red light therapy is one of the fastest-growing recovery tools out there, and it’s helping athletes of all levels reduce pain, recover faster, and even improve performance.
Let’s break down how this science-backed treatment works and why so many athletes are adding it to their routine.
What Is Red Light Therapy?
Red light therapy (also known as photobiomodulation) uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate your body’s natural healing process.
These wavelengths penetrate deep into tissue, energizing the mitochondria in your cells. The result? More cellular energy, reduced inflammation, and faster repair.
It’s painless, non-invasive, and totally drug-free.
How It Helps Athletes
Here’s how red light therapy helps athletes feel better, train harder, and recover faster:
- Reduces muscle soreness
- Decreases inflammation and joint pain
- Speeds up muscle repair
- Improves circulation
- Boosts collagen and connective tissue healing
Whether you’re sore from lifting or dealing with a nagging hamstring, red light therapy helps your body bounce back.
Great for Chronic Pain and Injuries
It’s not just post-workout soreness.
Red light therapy has been shown to help with:
- Tendonitis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprains and strains
- Low back pain
- Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
Basically, if it hurts and it’s not broken, red light might help.
What to Expect During a Session
Sessions are quick and easy.
You’ll sit or lie down while a handheld red light device or panel targets the area. Most sessions take 15 to 30 minutes, and there’s no downtime.
Some athletes use it right after training. Others build it into their weekly recovery plan. Either way, it feels relaxing—like a power nap for your muscles.
How Often Should You Do It?
For acute injuries or serious training volume, we recommend 2 to 3 times per week.
For maintenance or general soreness, once a week might be plenty.
We customize your plan based on your sport, injury history, and goals.
Is It Safe?
Yep. Red light therapy is FDA-cleared and has decades of clinical research behind it.
No heat. No side effects. Just healing light that helps your body do what it’s already trying to do—just faster.
Of course, we review your health history to make sure it’s a good fit.
Why We Offer It at Laguna Heights Dental
We get it—we’re a dental office. But health doesn’t stop at your teeth.
Many of our patients are active, wellness-focused people. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, CrossFit regular, or just dealing with tight shoulders, we want to support your recovery.
And as part of our total wellness approach, red light therapy fits perfectly.
Ready to Feel Better?
If you’re tired of being tired, sore, or stiff—let’s chat.
We’ll talk through your symptoms, your goals, and set up a red light therapy plan that supports your recovery.
Book a session at Laguna Heights Dental today and start giving your body the recovery it deserves.
